Can Man Boobs Grow Back After Gynecomastia?

While a gynecomastia surgery can potentially havepermanent results, it is indeed possible for the chest to grow in size afterthe procedure. Significant weight gain or stimulated glandular tissue can causethe resurgence of the area, and can thus reverse the effects of surgery. Still,if performed properly and if diet and exercise are maintained, the results of agynecomastia surgery should be dramatic and long-lasting.

For most patients who have gynecomastia surgery, the results are permanent
as the fat combined with tissue that was removed is permanently gone. However,
if there is still fat and a small amount of glandular tissue left after the
surgery and if patients have hormonal issues or engage in activity such as
anabolic steroid use which created the problem in the first place, then it can
recur although usually to a lesser degree. Additionally, as patients age and
get into their 50s or 60s it is very common for testosterone levels to change
and for more fat and glandular tissue development to occur in the chest. You
can be comforted that most patients that have gynecomastia surgery do not need
a second procedure, but if it becomes necessary at a later point, it is certainly
possible to do this.

Thanks for the question. If necessary, gynecomastia can be repeated 2-3 times depending on the operation area. I wish you all the best.

Thanks for your question.  I agree with my colleagues below.  Re-accumulation of the fatty tissue on or along the male chest can happen with recurrent weight gain, so chest fitness and aerobic fitness is important in maintenance of male chest contouring.  In most techniques, most all of the glandular breast tissue is removed, but a small bit of glandular tissue is usually left under the nipple to prevent a contour depression of the nipple.    This small bit of glandular tissue usually does not recur; however, hormonal changes for whatever reason can lead to a glandular recurrence.  I believe it is important to follow up annually with your plastic surgeon.  I hope this is helpful.  

Once the surgery is done (lipo and gland excision)  usually there has to be residual fatty tissue for contouring,  this can increase in size due drugs (steroids, cannabis, certain meds) or gaining weight. The gland is removed but a small cuff is left behind the areola for contouring, this can also increase in size due to the same factors mention earlier. 

The #recurrence
of breast enlargement is uncommon following #gynecomastia surgery.However, it can occur. If this happens, you may require further surgery
in the future.Each patient is unique and previous #results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.

Fat and breast tissue that are removed are gone forever.  Sometimes a patient will think that it has returned but the gland may not have been completely removed during surgery.However fat cells can re-expand if someone gains enough weight.And if patients are exposed to some steroids, medications, or develops a tumor  - then it can return.

Man boobs can be caused by excess fat, but true gynecomastia is caused by the presence of firmer breast tissue. Once this firm breast tissue is removed, it will not generally return. That said, if you gain a lot of weight, the increase in fat can mimic the appearance of gynecomastia. Also, if there is a hormonal cause of gynecomastia that goes untreated you may get a little regrowth since a little breast tissue is almost always left on the back of the nipple to prevent a "caved in" appearance after surgery. Overall though, the surgery should be permament.

Like a female breast reduction, the tissue that is removed will obviously not "recur".  However, your chest contour will change if you gain weight or increase muscle mass and may appear to contribute to a recurrence of your unwanted chest shape.  Furthermore, because not all of the breast gland is removed during most gynecomastia reductions, there is some potential for the remaining tissue to become hypertrophic again.  This is most likely if the patient ingests substances or drugs that can stimulate enlargement of the remaining gland, such as steroids, hormones, marijuana, and a few others.  Significant recurrence is rare, but usually due to this issue.  Repeat gynecomastia procedures are occasionally (but rarely) necessary.  

If the gynecomastia is treated with liposuction only, there is always a small chance of recurrence since only fat is removed. If the tissue is excised (totally) the risk for recurrence is very small. Leaving a small amount of tissue behind will increase the chance of recurrence and is not recommended in my practice.

With surgical excision of breast tissue (and not just lipo), it is very unlikely that the breast tissue will grow back.  You make a good point, though.  The main thing is to ensure an adequate, surgical excision of gland.